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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 366.47 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 366.47 and 149.11 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 366.47 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/366.47 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 366.47 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 54,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,644.34/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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